James Cameron interview on Directing (1999)

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  • @TheRobloxianTacoLord
    @TheRobloxianTacoLord 5 років тому +253

    James is a such a legend that when his agent told him that the Terminator 1 script was awful, he fired the agent almost immediately after that remark. Confidence is key.

    • @billshire2681
      @billshire2681 4 роки тому +5

      Harlan Ellison.

    • @eloisauve3254
      @eloisauve3254 4 роки тому +4

      "Confidence is key" but not everytime (Uwe Boll LoL)

    • @ChrisGeden
      @ChrisGeden 4 роки тому +3

      Or arrogance; whatever works.

    • @iggypopisgod9
      @iggypopisgod9 3 роки тому +1

      Nothing with confidence. Agent was being honest.

    • @misterbobby8913
      @misterbobby8913 3 роки тому +3

      Adam Sandler should fire his agent...

  • @srik88
    @srik88 5 років тому +227

    If you are into film making or even if you have a dream of some sort , I'd say this interview is worth every minute of your time . He is not only a film making genius but also a very insightful and inspiring human

    • @jamescameron8675
      @jamescameron8675 2 роки тому +3

      thanks for your love and support

    • @vladyslavzuiev4530
      @vladyslavzuiev4530 2 роки тому

      @@jamescameron8675 Mr. Cameron, I've made this video for you: ua-cam.com/video/5my2d6rsNvQ/v-deo.html

    • @thomasche
      @thomasche 2 роки тому +1

      100%

  • @migol1984
    @migol1984 4 роки тому +58

    I never was a total fan of James Cameron movies... But damn, I did not think I'd learn so much from him in just one hour. I am completely sold.

    • @alexman378
      @alexman378 2 роки тому +5

      You don’t need to be a fan to respect someone and listen to their lessons. I’m not the biggest Cameron fan either, doesn’t mean I don’t respect the hell out of him and that he doesn’t have a ton of valuable info.

    • @romarhafnaouiwellhereweare2583
      @romarhafnaouiwellhereweare2583 4 місяці тому +1

      Terminator 1 and 2 are some of the best movies EVER MADE. Go back and watch. And ALEINS is a masterpiece.

  • @jordiortega4436
    @jordiortega4436 5 років тому +148

    When there’s so many film artists that like to present themselves as “the chosen ones” or those born with the magic, then there’s this guy who basically is saying: you can do it, there is a process. James Cameron all the way.

  • @tolulawson4680
    @tolulawson4680 3 роки тому +56

    So sad so many people tried to break him down and suppress him and keep him away from his great destiny. His story is inspirational...

    • @alexman378
      @alexman378 2 роки тому +8

      Happens all the time, he’s one of the few who realized that they were morons

    • @cory99998
      @cory99998 Рік тому +2

      Happens to everyone, no one gives anyone a free pass. It's a competitive world.

    • @weekendmagus9994
      @weekendmagus9994 3 місяці тому +1

      Iit’s not sad. He’s become one of the greatest of all time.😂

    • @tolulawson4680
      @tolulawson4680 6 днів тому +1

      Human nature is what’s sad…

  • @ronandrews7594
    @ronandrews7594 2 роки тому +14

    Damn Cameron is rapid firing pearls of wisdom here.

  • @cannibalholocaust3015
    @cannibalholocaust3015 2 роки тому +14

    James just doesn’t BS, he doesn’t have to and doesn’t tolerate it in others. Singular drive and vision. Inspirational.

  • @J.Arnold
    @J.Arnold 2 роки тому +22

    I watched the entire hour and six minutes of something I thought I was originally just going to skim through. I have a newfound respect for James Cameron.

  • @mrragingphoenix5855
    @mrragingphoenix5855 4 роки тому +40

    I wanna be a musician and everything he says can be applied to it. What he says is a universal truth in every profession

  • @joshkidd2075
    @joshkidd2075 3 роки тому +18

    Cameron gave an articulate, thoughtful interview. His leadership comments were very interesting (eg. choose your team well, inspire them then accept their result even if it doesn't coincide with the vision in your mind.)

  • @mychalsimmons4177
    @mychalsimmons4177 11 місяців тому +2

    Thank you James. You made realize I was meant to do this. I was BORN TO DO THIS
    Im 63 but Ive already been a platinum record producer songwriter I started out wanting to make movies and became a songwriter producer because I was also musically gifted. THANK YOU JAMES

  • @eaaeeeea
    @eaaeeeea 3 роки тому +13

    It is so fascinating to me to listen to humble people that are smart, great storytellers and at the top of their field. Their life lessons can be quite universal.

    • @alexman378
      @alexman378 2 роки тому +3

      The loudmouths are usually the mediocre or failed ones

  • @CannibalWHORE22
    @CannibalWHORE22 2 роки тому +8

    The beginning part of commitment is so true. You have to have 100 percent or nothing at all. No wonder he is one of the biggest directors ever

  • @ejeffreyhorn
    @ejeffreyhorn 4 роки тому +21

    This video should be re-titled "James Cameron Interview on Life." Like most I have loved JC's films but have a new appreciation for the man.

  • @omarderby5273
    @omarderby5273 2 місяці тому +1

    This video should be a prerequisite for aspiring directors in film school.

  • @countys32
    @countys32 4 роки тому +43

    This is one of the best seminars on filmmaking I have ever seen, everything he says is golden save yourself 2-3 years of film school and just got out and fucking do it!

  • @activeprotagonist9258
    @activeprotagonist9258 4 роки тому +25

    52:25 Cameron predicted the future exactly how it happened

  • @shootingblankzz3777
    @shootingblankzz3777 5 років тому +58

    Inspirational, even if you are not in the film industry, moral of the story, grab life by the balls, take risks, no one made millions by not taking risks , FACT

    • @iranforever1566
      @iranforever1566 3 роки тому

      Epic

    • @drunkdonutboy
      @drunkdonutboy 3 роки тому +2

      Engineer here and he's one of the guys I go to for inspiration. While I was getting my degree and outside of it. Spielberg as well.

    • @jamescameron8675
      @jamescameron8675 2 роки тому +1

      thanks for your love and support

    • @vladyslavzuiev4530
      @vladyslavzuiev4530 2 роки тому

      @@jamescameron8675 Mr. Cameron, I've made this video for you: ua-cam.com/video/5my2d6rsNvQ/v-deo.html

    • @cannibalholocaust3015
      @cannibalholocaust3015 2 роки тому

      Pretty cool James has a UA-cam account and reads the feedback. Says it all really.

  • @KushagraaDubeyy
    @KushagraaDubeyy 4 роки тому +42

    if you set your goals ridiculously high and its a failure, you will fail above everyone elses success
    James Cameron
    Just sums up who he is.
    Also the quality of the questions were simply mind blowing.

    • @appleipadcrazy
      @appleipadcrazy 4 роки тому +5

      Exactly! The same interview could have been ruined if an amateur were asking questions.

  • @marthastubbs8321
    @marthastubbs8321 Рік тому +4

    Jim Cameron is one of those rare people who is just brilliant at everything

  • @imanaspiringfilmmaker8777
    @imanaspiringfilmmaker8777 Рік тому +6

    Nice Words from James Cameron

  • @brandadse.1741
    @brandadse.1741 3 роки тому +6

    Best interview ever - learning from the best.

  • @tuveuxlademocratieoutuveux4692
    @tuveuxlademocratieoutuveux4692 4 роки тому +12

    *I really dig this magnificent quality in this video, this is great !!!... The sound and image are absolutely gorgeous, it feels like you're litterally talking to the guy standing in front of you, and he's talking about his experience and thoughts on film-making and highly intelligent perspectives on things and life in general in the end... I mean this is what is commonly called "A Perfect Interview Video Example". Hence my thanking you like crazy for it. Love to you guys, whomever you may be.*

  • @niktaronikov
    @niktaronikov 5 років тому +10

    What a great interview! Thanks.

  • @andrewrozario5127
    @andrewrozario5127 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you for uploading this! Infinitely wise and inspiring.

  • @Drgroomes
    @Drgroomes 4 роки тому +7

    Thank you for this interview. Great listening to the genius himself....

  • @beyondcommonknowledge2723
    @beyondcommonknowledge2723 4 роки тому +5

    Really valuable stuff here and it’s just sitting on UA-cam waiting to be discovered...

  • @munchy2281
    @munchy2281 3 роки тому +4

    Wow I have always loved his work but after these interviews what a man. Full respect

  • @funguy29
    @funguy29 5 років тому +19

    Thats why I love him so much...

  • @thenothing2786
    @thenothing2786 2 роки тому +19

    here i am at the age of 36, driving across america to southern california, living in my car, not a penny to my name but i’m finally chasing my dreams.

    • @geert574
      @geert574 2 роки тому

      Well enjoy homelessness

    • @cocaandcigarettes
      @cocaandcigarettes Рік тому +5

      Hope you're doing well stranger! 💐👌😉

  • @jamescarr4662
    @jamescarr4662 Рік тому +3

    what a great speaker

  • @LizNeptune
    @LizNeptune 5 років тому +74

    It’s crazy because a lot of things that he thought and felt or things that I think and feel as an aspiring director… It definitely makes me feel like I’m on the right track and I’m not alone. Especially when he talked about seeing George Lucas make films that he wanted to make and that it made him want to get off his butt… I’m going through that right now and finally getting the ball rolling on my first budgeted short!

    • @sushantharpal5854
      @sushantharpal5854 4 роки тому +7

      Good luck. And lots of love you.

    • @andersrahm424
      @andersrahm424 3 роки тому

      Awesome! You can do it! Can’t wait to see what you create

    • @jamescameron8675
      @jamescameron8675 2 роки тому +2

      thanks for your love and support

    • @shusterandy
      @shusterandy 2 роки тому

      @@jamescameron8675 whoa is that the real James Cameron?

  • @V.V.2207
    @V.V.2207 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks a lot for uploading the interview.

  • @ritwikpareek
    @ritwikpareek 5 років тому +6

    this is by far the best channel. and this you have posted on a perfect date thank you so much..

  • @bernadettegarden6943
    @bernadettegarden6943 3 роки тому +4

    This was an awesome interview

  • @danieljcullen5105
    @danieljcullen5105 4 роки тому +6

    Fascinating interview! Very inspiring director

  • @99davinci
    @99davinci 3 роки тому +10

    He is a Leonardo Da Vinci right left brain so creative and so much ability solving problems is what an engineer does therefore directing perfect fit he also has a sense of psychology an eye for performance to make sure the scene is done well "Take 7 and Action "

  • @Calebhohfilms
    @Calebhohfilms 3 роки тому +6

    this interview is so good wtf

  • @taaayooos
    @taaayooos Рік тому

    Such amazing interview it makes me wanna cry. Everyone should watch this

  • @el_dorado
    @el_dorado 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing interview! Thanks!)

  • @topher_512
    @topher_512 Рік тому

    Incredible interview, especially the part in the beginning about having to kill off all of your other creative endeavors to focus on one thing.

  • @birdseyevue
    @birdseyevue 3 роки тому +5

    Good stuff! You are a Director when you believe you are!

  • @redgemini9851
    @redgemini9851 Рік тому

    What an awesome man! Thank you for creating Terminator and Avatar! Truly inspirational and truly influential!

  • @taylor_o
    @taylor_o 5 років тому +8

    inspiring! great interview!

  • @renieryjimenez3955
    @renieryjimenez3955 2 роки тому +3

    So inspirational.

  • @jazzyj4126
    @jazzyj4126 3 роки тому +6

    His prediction of the future of filming is spot on. The mandelorian and avatar are great examples of this.

  • @cellphonecinema3740
    @cellphonecinema3740 5 років тому +3

    Thankyou so much! I needed this!

  • @MissHallikeri
    @MissHallikeri 3 роки тому +2

    I keep watching this video again and again. Women like intelligent and hardworking men.

  • @solidspirit2365
    @solidspirit2365 Рік тому +2

    Superb mind and Director.
    Doesnt get affected by bullshit.

  • @thedokkodoka4349
    @thedokkodoka4349 4 роки тому +2

    Excellent talk here. Love it. Thanks a lot!

  • @robertwilson214
    @robertwilson214 2 роки тому +3

    Watched abyss s.e.last night.Although the effects are great, the wonderful acting and pace make the 3hrs fly by.

  • @brownbearboxproductions3458
    @brownbearboxproductions3458 4 роки тому +7

    Most people say they want to be spiderman of a fire man when there older , I want to be like James Cameron

  • @paulothx138
    @paulothx138 3 роки тому +6

    He is giving advices for life.

  • @BHR2x8
    @BHR2x8 3 роки тому +2

    7:29 - 7:49: Always have those little voices in your head. Can make all the difference.

  • @LycanVisuals
    @LycanVisuals 7 місяців тому

    Great video and insight.

  • @mychalsimmons4177
    @mychalsimmons4177 Рік тому

    Wow 90 yrs old..... Im 63 Ive already been a platinum record producer but now Im pursueing film directing having worked on a few pro dilms Set it off.. B.A.P.S. The Ckre too. Thank you James

  • @cag-filmz
    @cag-filmz 5 років тому +2

    Great interview!!!

  • @alwaysdisputin9930
    @alwaysdisputin9930 3 роки тому +1

    Brilliant. TY

  • @tonyar952
    @tonyar952 Рік тому

    Great interview, I’m looking forward to the next Avatar even more.

  • @barakm4452
    @barakm4452 3 роки тому +3

    He is so intelligent

  • @PernetiBR53
    @PernetiBR53 2 роки тому +3

    Legend 👏

  • @rodneylaymon6429
    @rodneylaymon6429 5 років тому +1

    Thank you James

  • @lilisobeski2033
    @lilisobeski2033 3 роки тому +1

    Deep and interesting. So are his films.

  • @jaimonjohn2516
    @jaimonjohn2516 3 місяці тому +1

    Its upsetting he only made 1 film after this

  • @TheRubberStudiosASMR
    @TheRubberStudiosASMR 5 років тому +5

    He's such an inspirational guy. Brilliant advice!

  • @anupambanerjee8924
    @anupambanerjee8924 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the video

  • @halomultiplayermoments
    @halomultiplayermoments 3 роки тому +20

    Probably one of the best directors ever…. Eclipsing Ridley, Spielberg, and the like.

    • @thomasche
      @thomasche Рік тому +1

      Not eclipsing Ridley and Spielberg no. You also forgot Kubrick.

    • @jameswilliams-zr8co
      @jameswilliams-zr8co 5 місяців тому

      great directors are endless ..cameron, speilberg, depalma, paul thomas anderson, scorsese, oliver stone, edward zwick, zemeckis, john hughes.micheal mann,

  • @thomasche
    @thomasche Рік тому

    Awesome to see JC talking about Kubrick.

  • @kaustubh3171
    @kaustubh3171 11 місяців тому +1

    1)11:50-Titanic Crew director confidence

  • @lioncourt1770
    @lioncourt1770 4 роки тому +2

    I love this guy..

  • @AdityaDixitYT
    @AdityaDixitYT 4 роки тому +1

    52:47 Christopher Nolan, Quentin Tarantino, Paul Thomas Anderson and many more

  • @alexalexis7899
    @alexalexis7899 3 роки тому +2

    “It’s not enough to succeed; your friends must also fail.”
    I think not many filmmakers have the courage to acknowledge how common it is to be consumed by this feeling, especially when you’re starting up. Spielberg has, Cameron, apparently, has, Ridley Scott has, Damien Chazelle has... who else? I find this to be extremely important because otherwise it makes people who’re battling through that emotional state to also feel guilty in the process, which is the last thing one needs.

    • @Davidsworldtravels
      @Davidsworldtravels 3 роки тому +1

      It was fascinating him explaining how people want to feel special so don't support others bc it's a conflict of interest

  • @ONENEON
    @ONENEON 3 роки тому +2

    Wow, he already knows that we won't be using film as a way to record movies at about 52:45 :)

  • @Skedooosh
    @Skedooosh 5 років тому +3

    Anyone know similar interviews of other directors? I like the questions and answers.

  • @LifeinUSofA
    @LifeinUSofA Рік тому

    I am such a big fan of James Cameron, I want to meet you Sir !

  • @cgspirit17
    @cgspirit17 5 років тому +4

    Genius!

  • @AmirCollege
    @AmirCollege 5 років тому +18

    I remember Working at a vegetable stall in Ontario when James Cameron used to come by and buy half a bakers dozen of pink lady apples for his Grandmother. Once I asked him what he wanted to be when he grows up and he said that he wanted to make films. I shot him down immediately and said: Listen to me Jamie, there are only two jobs in this world, apple sellin, and apple pickin. It's lovely to see how far he took his dream but I can't help feeling like this boy could have made a huge difference in the apple picking industry. Also his Grandmother showed me her thighs one time in Paulies Pizza Pub

  • @dracula1980
    @dracula1980 3 роки тому +1

    Isn't Daniel day Lewis in cabinet making at the moment?

  • @jefferysmom696
    @jefferysmom696 5 років тому +2

    James Cameron plays down how Truly brilliant he is (Like Mensa) He so good on an amazing level things.Also who is a really bad director....My Vote is Michael Cimino heaven's gate....A movie and director that wasted so much money it wiped out a studio united artists

  • @Naughty-jq2gg
    @Naughty-jq2gg 2 роки тому

    Thank❤ you🌹🥰🥰

  • @kane4013
    @kane4013 3 роки тому +3

    A lot of comedians get inspired by listening to a bad one and knowing they are funnier.

  • @israel9294
    @israel9294 2 роки тому +2

    At the end of a movie I would see about 400 peoples names(credits) i thought it was impossible to make ur own movie. 400 people, $millions, talent, I was wrong.

  • @AK-yq3cx
    @AK-yq3cx Рік тому +3

    25:25

  • @BHR2x8
    @BHR2x8 3 роки тому +2

    20:50 - 21:16: My life advice

  • @scotmcfox8908
    @scotmcfox8908 5 років тому +1

    Go Jim! Great account of a life in Film =: )

  • @katevand
    @katevand 3 роки тому +2

    8:30wow I needed that

  • @amalinakudaibergen5360
    @amalinakudaibergen5360 4 роки тому +20

    Hey,Dimash Kudaibergen just watched this interview 😂❤💜

  • @jaypee389
    @jaypee389 3 роки тому

    Remember the Subway commercial at the beginning of the T2 VHS. 😁
    Thats when I bought Subway hard.

  • @DANTICVS
    @DANTICVS 3 роки тому

    Where was this shot, where the are phones going off in the background?!

  • @Leo-ws6cp
    @Leo-ws6cp 2 роки тому

    25:33 replay a bit

  • @c15jugendvagddenfriedencam61
    @c15jugendvagddenfriedencam61 4 роки тому

    you can or not favorite arnold or sigourney weaver but cameron is the mansty.

  • @shamarrialexandre-little3158
    @shamarrialexandre-little3158 Рік тому +1

    I think James Cameron is attractive; I love man whose kind of aggressive 😊😂😂😂

  • @strangerthanfiction4014
    @strangerthanfiction4014 Рік тому +2

    All cameron Films except t1 and aliens can appear stilted when theres no Action. We tend to look that over because weve seen them so many times. Avatar is veeery rigid, even t2 Trends to have some cringy stuff.

  • @reymondvillasenor7817
    @reymondvillasenor7817 4 роки тому +1

    👏👏👏

  • @hanniffydinn6019
    @hanniffydinn6019 5 років тому +14

    He makes better blue people than Disney !

  • @garfunkle37
    @garfunkle37 2 роки тому

    Genius

  • @misterbobby8913
    @misterbobby8913 3 роки тому +1

    51:00

  • @johncorletto5558
    @johncorletto5558 4 роки тому +3

    He looks like christian bale in james cameron makeup

  • @Tsobanian
    @Tsobanian 3 роки тому +1

    31:39 "I don't make films back to back, anyway..." What about Avatar 2, 3, 4 and 5?
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avatar_(franchise)

  • @komal7382
    @komal7382 5 років тому +2

    ♥️